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USS Druid, a 539 gross ton patrol vessel, was built
in 1902 by the Burlee Dry Dock Company of Staten Island, New York,
as a civilian steam yacht. In June 1917 the Navy purchased her
from W.W. Dwyer of New York City and began outfitting her for
World War I "distant service". Commissioned in September
1917, she spent the rest of the war performing patrol, escort
and towing duties in the western Mediterranean and the nearby
Atlantic area. Druid returned to the U.S. following the
November 1918 Armistice and was decommissioned early in May 1919.
She was sold in September of that year.

This page features all the views we have concerning USS Druid (SP-321) and the civilian yacht Druid.

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Photo #: NH 96090

Druid (American Steam Yacht, 1902)

Photographed prior to World War I by Rox, Pensacola, Florida.
This yacht was owned by W.W. Dwyer of New York City. She was
acquired by the Navy on 2 June 1917 and commissioned on 17 September
1917 as Druid (SP-321). Stricken on 17 May 1919, she was
sold on 10 September 1919.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 72KB; 740 x 610 pixels

Photo #: NH 94466

Druid (American Steam Yacht, 1902)

In port, prior to World War I.
This yacht, owned by W.W. Dwyer of New York City, was taken over
by the Navy in June 1917 and subsequently served as USS Druid
(SP-321).

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

Online Image: 46KB; 740 x 465 pixels

Photo #: NH 54570

USS Druid (SP-321)

Moored in harbor, probably in European waters in 1918.
Photographed by R.E. Wayne.